Michigan State University College of Social Science 44 courses
Minor in Asian Studies is a Minor program offered by College of Social Science at Michigan State University across 44 courses.
The following core course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HST 160 | Introduction to Asian History and Culture | 4 |
| Total The following core course | 4 credits | |
One of the following courses
The following courses may not fulfill requirement 3. below if used to fulfill this requirement: MC 441 and PLS 358.
Complete at least 6 credits from the following courses
The following courses may not fulfill requirement 2. above if used to fulfill this requirement: MC 441 and PLS 358. Students may not use both IAH 204 and IAH 211B to fulfill this requirement.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASN 291 | Special Topics in Asian Languages | 1-4 |
| HA 260 | Asian Art | 3 |
| HA 261 | Modern Asian Art | 3 |
| HA 462 | The Arts of China | 4 |
| IAH 204 | Asia and the World (I) | 4 |
| IAH 211B | Area Studies and Multicultural Civilizations: Asia and the Pacific (I) | 4 |
| MC 324D | Regional Politics, Cooperation, and Conflict in Asia | 4 |
| MC 328 | Russian Foreign Policy | 4 |
| MC 441 | Islam and World Politics | 4 |
| MUS 425 | Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora | 2 |
| MUS 429 | Music of East Asia | 2 |
| PLS 358 | Politics of the U.S.S.R. and Its Successor States | 3 |
| REL 325 | East Asian Buddhism | 3 |
| REL 330 | Islam | 3 |
| REL 335 | East Asian Religions | 3 |
| REL 340 | Hinduism | 3 |
| REL 345 | Religions of South Asia (Interim Change) | 3 |
| REL 350 | Buddhism in South Asia | 3 |
| REL 355 | Southeast Asian Religions (Interim Change) | 3 |
| REL 430 | The Qur'an and Its Interpreters (W) | 3 |
| REL 432 | Modern Muslim Thought (W) | 3 |
| Total Complete at least 6 credits from the following courses | 6 credits | |
The following course
With the advance approval of the Asian Studies advisor in the College of Social Science, other courses and options such as study abroad, study away, and independent study may be used to fulfill minor requirements. Student are encouraged to take courses in Asian languages to enhance their understanding of Asia.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 337 | Geography of Asia-Pacific | 3 |
| Total The following course | 3 credits | |
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